Pre-Paint Technician

In this role, you will perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, fitting, and fastening of large-scale components and equipment in accordance with technical specifications. Your responsibilities include utilizing specialized tools to connect parts, as well as preparing component surfaces for high-quality paint application.This position is safety sensitive and may involve the operation of vehicles, operation of equipment, and/or involve work with power tools, or handling of hazardous materials, that could result in injury or damage to person/property/manufacturing process.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• Assembles/disassemble and fasten / unfasten parts using tools; fit, bolt, weld, cut or otherwise connect components and equipment according to specifications.

• Assure material integrity by routine inspection by following established procedures and quality processes and specifications

• Assemble / disassemble small parts requiring precision alignment and small tolerances

• Prepares weld area appropriately to result in good weld penetration and meets structural integrity criteria

•  Identify defects

• Maintain their equipment

• Collaborates with peers to accomplish projects or tasks

• Participates in group discussions and meetings

• Perform checks on product and process

• Performs other duties as assigned

•  No minimum requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
• Ability to correctly prepare paint areas and use related equipment
• Ability to repair and paint defects
• Ability to perform painting in hard to reach and awkward positions
• Ability to stand, crouch, climb 10 hours per day (in addition to overtime) in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment with intermittent noise, fumes, solvents and paints
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and work around moving vehicle, on ladders and scaffolding, below ground level, with vibratory tools
• This position is safety sensitive and may involve the operation of vehicles, operation of equipment, and/or involve work with power tools, or handling of hazardous materials, that could result in injury or damage to person/property/manufacturing process

• Experience with body repair
• At least a year of automotive hands on experience
• At least 3 months of automotive painting work
• Ability to achieve high performance goals with changing work directions
• Good mechanical aptitude

This position offers competitive hourly pay along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing coverage; paid time off (vacation) and holidays; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and tuition assistance. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides confidential support when needed.

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.